CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. NTEL11990
Serial No.
Serial Number Decal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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NordicTrack¨is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer
are adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrainer indoors, away from moisture and dust.
4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
5. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the elliptical crosstrainer at all
times.
6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
7. Always hold the handlebar or the pulse handlebar when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.
10. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
11. Keep your back straight when using the elliptical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
13. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
14. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical crosstrainer. If the decal is
missing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-888-8252588 to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new NordicTrack
¨
VGR970 elliptical crosstrainer. The NordicTrack
¨
VGR970 is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves
your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the
impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique
NordicTrack¨VGR970 features adjustable resistance
and incline to help you get the most from your exercise.
Welcome to a whole new world of natural, ellipticalmotion exercise from NordicTrack.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the NordicTrack¨VGR970. If you have addi-
tional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-825-2588, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is NTEL11990. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handlebar
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Pulse Handlebar
FRONT
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Pedal Arm
Pedal Disk
Wheel
Pedal
Book Rack
Console
Incline Ramp
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on
page 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been
pre-assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
Rear Stabilizer Bolt (60)Ð2
Pedal Screw (43)Ð6
Plastic Pedal
Spacer (85)Ð2
Front Stabilizer Bolt (86)Ð2
3/4Ó Axle Cap (61)Ð2
Console Screw (35)Ð4
56mm Spacer (22)Ð2
M10 x 24mm Screw (90)Ð1
M10 Nylon
Locknut (26)Ð4
M8 Split
Washer (58)Ð4
M10 Flat
Washer (44)Ð5
M8 Washer (33)Ð4
Incline Axle
Screw (30)Ð4
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1. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (59), which has Wheels (45)
attached to it.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (59) to the rear of the Frame
(1) with the two Rear Stabilizer Bolts (60) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (26). Make sure that the Rear
Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching
the floor.
26
1
60
45
26
59
1
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (14) to the front of the
Frame (1) with the two Front Stabilizer Bolts (86) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).
4. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline Axle
Screw into one end of the other Incline Axle (29). Next,
apply a small amount of grease to the Incline Axle.
Raise the Incline Ramp (5). Insert the Incline Axle (29)
through one side of the Incline Ramp, through a 56mm
Spacer (22), through the end of the motor screw,
through another 56mm Spacer (22), and then through
the other side of the Incline Ramp.
Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline
Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle (29).
86
14
26
26
1
2
3
5
V-shaped Groove
29
Grease
33
33
30
30
58
58
1
Tubes
Tubes
3. Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto an Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the Incline
Axle Screw into one end of an Incline Axle (29). Next,
apply a small amount of the included grease to the
Incline Axle.
Align the indicated tubes on the Incline Ramp (5) with
the tubes on the Base (1). Make sure that the Incline
Ramp is turned so the V-shaped grooves are on
top. Insert the Incline Axle (29) through the Incline
Ramp and the Base. Note: It may be helpful to tap the
Incline Axle with a rubber mallet to insert it.
Slide an M8 Split Washer (58) and an M8 Washer (33)
onto another Incline Axle Screw (30). Tighten the
Incline Axle Screw into the open end of the Incline Axle
(29).
5
29
30
30
58
58
33
33
Grease
22
Motor
Screw
4
7
7. Carefully pivot the Upright (2) to the position shown.
Secure the Upright by tightening the M10 x 24mm
Screw (90) with the M10 Flat Washer (44) into the
Upright and the Frame (1).
5. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (3), which has an ÒLÓ sticker
attached to it. Next, identify the Left Pedal (41), which
has the letter ÒLÓ molded onto the bottom.
Turn over the Left Pedal Arm (3) as shown. Insert the
three plastic posts on the Left Pedal (41) into the three
indicated holes in the Left Pedal Arm. Make sure that
the Left Pedal is turned as shown. Attach the Left
Pedal with three Pedal Screws (43).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the Right Pedal
Arm (not shown) in the same way.
5
43
3
41
Open Side
Plastic Posts
6. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left
Crank Arm (6).
Side a Plastic Pedal Spacer (85) and the Left Pedal
Arm (3) onto the axle on the left Crank Arm (6). Note: It
may be helpful to use a rubber mallet to tap these parts
on. Be careful not to confuse the Left Pedal Arm
with the Right Pedal Arm (not shown); look at the
position of the round tube to correctly identify the
Left Pedal Arm. Next, tap a 3/4Ó Axle Cap (61) onto
the axle.
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
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Grease
85
61
3
6
Round
Tube
2
90
44
1
7
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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware
may be left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat
under the elliptical crosstrainer.
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18
Console
Wire
Harness
51
35
35
44
8
87
8. This step requires the help of a second person.
Remove the four Console Screws (35) and the four
M10 Flat Washers (44) from the Console (87).
Hold the Console (87) in the position shown and
connect the console wire harness to the Upper Wire
Harness (51). Remove the rubber band from the Upper
Wire Harness and push the Upper Wire Harness and
the console wire harness down into the Upright (2). Set
the Console on the Upright. Make sure that the con-
sole wire harness is not pinched between the
Console and the Upright.
Hold the Handlebar (18) in the position shown. Align
the four holes in the Handlebar with the four holes in
the plate at the top of the Upright (2). Attach the
Handlebar and the Console (87) to the Upright with the
four Console Screws (35) and the four Console
Washers (44) that you removed previously. Note:
Thread all four Console Screws into the Console
before tightening them.